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6-Minute Meditation: Midday Renewal

Take a few moments to pause and reset your mind under a soft, cloudy blue sky. This midday meditation invites you to step away from the busyness of the day, quiet your thoughts and recharge your mental energy.

Training to Boost Your Mitochondria

Mitochondria produce energy for your body to function. Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss how HIIT and strength training have been shown to boost your mitochondria, which naturally decline as you age.

11-Minute Meditation: Full Body Relaxation

Allow your body to unwind as you follow a guided full-body relaxation. This meditation helps release tension, calm your mind and restore a sense of peaceful stillness throughout your entire body.

Perimenopause

Dr. Kathleen Green from Maven joins Cindy and Marissa to lead a discussion on perimenopause, the transition period between a woman’s reproductive years and menopause. The discussion will include symptoms, causes, treatment options and lifestyle changes.

6-Minute Meditation: Awakening the Senses

Take a mindful pause and immerse yourself in the quiet beauty of a snowy riverbank. Through gentle awareness of sight, sound, touch, smell and taste, this meditation helps you slow down, connect with nature’s calm and find peaceful presence in the stillness of winter.

Leisure Time Physical Activity is Associated with Better Mental Health

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review a 2025 research paper that looks at the association between domain-specific physical activity and mental health. Domain types include leisure time, occupational, transport-related, household, school sport and physical education.

5-Minute Meditation: Alternate Nostril Breathing

In this step-by-step breathing meditation, practice alternate nostril breathing to slow the breath, quiet the mind and support a calm, centered state.

National Nutrition Month® 2026 with a Registered Dietitian

Beth Eggleston, manager of Health and Nutrition Services- with Meijer Health, joins us to discuss this year’s Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” Beth will show you how to prioritize nutrient dense food on a budget, connect with local farmers and take actionable steps to power your day with nutrition.

14-Minute Meditation: Body Scan for Compassion

During this guided body scan meditation, cultivate a sense of compassion and kindness toward yourself as you bring awareness to different parts of the body.

World Sleep Day is Tomorrow

Join Cindy and Marissa as they prepare you for World Sleep Day on March 13. World Sleep Day 2026 challenges people to pause and reflect on their sleep patterns. It's a day to commit to making positive changes toward better sleep.

8-Minute Meditation: Practice Positivity

A gentle, guided meditation focused on cultivating positivity, gratitude and self-belief. During this meditation, slow your breath, release the day and reconnect with your inner strength.

10 Odd Ways to Boost Your Health

Join Cindy and Marissa as they quickly review 10 unexpected, odd ways cited by researchers to boost your health and overall well-being.

9-Minute Meditation: Butterfly Hug

This guided meditation introduces the Butterfly Hug, a gentle self-soothing practice that uses rhythmic tapping to support emotional balance, reduce stress and create a sense of safety and grounding.

What Nature Personality Are You

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn the different types of nature personalities, leading you to connect deeper to nature, your own self-awareness and well-being, so you can discover more fulfilling ways to connect with the world around you.

Shocking Physical Activity Research – High Intensity versus Moderate Intensity Minutes

We will discuss the results of an October 2025 study that examined the equivalence of light-moderate intensity physical activity against each minute of vigorous intensity physical activity with a range of major outcomes including all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality.

It's Not a Bear – Taming Your Amygdala

You have more control over your stress response than you think. Join us to hear a “bear analogy” to demonstrate what your amygdala does under stressful situations and learn three ways you can tame it.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES: Your Annual Wellness Visit: What You Should Know

Join this physician-led discussion on understanding the value, how to prepare and what to expect during the appointment.

Fraud – How Not to Become a Victim

Daniel Crowell, senior director of Corporate and Financial Investigations at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will join Cindy to discuss health care fraud and other schemes, and how to keep you safe.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES: Practical Tips for Physical Activity as You Age

Join this physician-led discussion on how to use physical activity and movement for healthy aging.

Healthy Habits That May Just Change Your Life

Healthy habits don't appear overnight. Join us to explore everyday choices that strengthen your well-being, boost your energy and help you feel your best.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES: Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation Through Connections

Connection is essential for overall health. Join us for this physician-led discussion to learn ways to build those critical connections you need to support your mental and physical health.

Caregiver Well-Being with Dr. Jennifer Wulff

Caring for others can be deeply meaningful but also brings challenges for your well-being. Dr. Jennifer Wulff, physician consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, discusses how important it is to support your well-being while caring for others.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES: Building Better Mental Health Through Daily Habits

Join this physician-led discussion to explore daily habits that support energy levels, brain function, physical health and mental well-being.

Bloom to Better Health at Tulip Time in Holland, MI

Experience the 97th Tulip Time Festival with this recorded webinar of Cindy and Marissa's visit, which includes a tour through the Tulip Immersion Garden with 85 thousand tulips, examples of the Dutch cultural heritage and interviews with the people who keep this festival going to promote community spirit.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES: How Your Perception of Health Significantly Impacts Your Well-Being

Join this physician-led discussion to hear how having a positive perception of aging and health can enhance your quality of life and overall well-being.

Tailoring Meditation to Individual Mental Health Needs

Carmelita Samuel, clinical social worker from Mental Balance and Wellness Practice in Rochester Hills, joins Cindy and Marissa to discuss how she applies meditation and mindfulness to her clinical practice, tailoring it to the individual needs of her patients.

MONDAY SENIOR SERIES: 12 Tips to Keep Your Bladder Healthy

Bladder health is an important part of overall well-being, especially as we age. Join this physician-led discussion on 12 practical tips to help support bladder health and improve daily quality of life.

Stop Complaining and Break the Negative Feedback Loop

Complaining can quickly trap you in a negative feedback loop that drains energy, increases stress and shifts your mindset. Join to learn how to interrupt the pattern and protect your brain.

Special 45-Minute Webinar: Eleven Women Share Their Approach to Resilience

In celebration of Women's Health Month, eleven women answer the question: “What do you do to build resilience to support your well-being?”

Good Form Running Technique

Carlie Beattie from Playmakers will join us to discuss Good Form Running, a technique designed to help people run healthier, easier and faster while reducing stress and risk of injury.

Toe Yoga 101

Toe spreading movements help activate the small muscles in your feet, improving strength, balance and even your walking pattern. Join us as we demonstrate the typical movements used in toe yoga.

A Man's Meal – A Healthy Cookoff

In celebration of Men’s Health Month, attend and vote for one of the seven men who will reveal their healthy plated “man’s meal” for the cookoff competition. Recipes will be available to download.

Latest Insights in Oral Healthcare: What You Need to Know

June is Oral Health Month. Stay informed about advances in oral health care that can make a meaningful difference in your total well-being. Dr. Deirdre Shelton-Young from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will explain the newest evidence, innovations and best practices shaping dental care — from prevention and early detection to emerging connections between oral health and chronic conditions.

Lifestyle 5 - Heart Healthy Self-Check

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn about five key lifestyle risk factors that can reduce the risk of heart disease. How many can you check off?

7-Minute Meditation: Equal Breathing

Settle into the calm of a snowy landscape as you practice equal breathing — inhaling and exhaling for the same steady count. Let the rhythm of your breath mirror the quiet balance of winter, bringing harmony, focus and inner peace to your day.

Start a Journaling Journey

Join Marissa and Bailee as they discuss the science behind journaling, the different types of journals, benefits of journaling and tips to help you on your journaling journey.

11-Minute Meditation: Just Breathe

Take a few moments to simply breathe and be. This meditation invites you to slow down, focus on the natural rhythm of your breath and allow ease to flow through your body and mind with every inhale and exhale.

Advocating For Yourself as a Patient

Advocating for yourself in a health care setting means you’re taking a proactive approach to partner with your care team. Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss how to become your own advocate.

8-Minute Meditation: Energize your Day

During this meditation awaken the body, clear the mind and invite vibrant, balanced energy into your day.

The 5 Aerobic Exercise Zones

Join Marissa and Bailee as they discuss the five aerobic exercise zones measured by your heart rate, indicating the intensity of physical activity. They’ll review the purpose and benefits of each zone.

11-Minute Meditation: Floating in Winter Stillness

Drift into calm as you float down a peaceful winter river, surrounded by snow-covered banks and crisp, cool air. This guided meditation invites you to slow down, release tension and find clarity in the quiet stillness of the season, a gentle reminder that even in rest, there is renewal.

Increase Your Energy Level for 2026

Increase your energy. Join Cindy and Marissa as they review a science-based checklist of well-being activities to increase energy levels.

10-Minute Meditation: Goal Setting

During this meditation, pause and reflect on what truly matters. This guided meditation helps you breathe, focus and gently write meaningful goals that align with your values, turning your intentions into mindful direction for the year ahead.

Self-Reflection to Prepare Goals for 2026

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in reflecting on the goals you set in 2025 and prepare you to set goals for 2026. Take time to reflect on successes, obstacles and things you learned along the way to identify areas of improvement.

5-Minute Meditation: Heart Tapping for “I Am Enough”

During this short tapping meditation, gently tap at your heart center to release self-doubt and reconnect with your inner worth. Each tap affirms the truth that you are enough just as you are inviting calm, compassion and confidence into your day.

15-Minute Holiday Coffee (or something else) Meditation

Join us for a guided five-senses meditation using your favorite beverage (hot or cold) that you can use during the holidays to find peace and calm.

20-Minute Meditation: Deep Calm

Release stress and relax the body during this calming meditation as you let the soothing sound of waves wash over you.

Find Joy in the Chaos of December

Join Cindy and Marissa as they challenge you to use the daily practice of finding joy amidst the chaos for the month of December.

4-Minute Meditation: Stretch and Breathe Reset

This quick meditation pairs gentle stretching with mindful breathing to release tension and restore calm.

5-Minute Meditation: Mindful Pause Before the Holidays

Take a quiet moment to pause, breathe, and reset your mind before the busy holiday season begins.

No Weight Gain Holiday Challenge

Join us for the No Weight Gain Holiday Challenge which is a fun way to try and maintain your weight during the holiday seasons. Get simple tips to help you get through the holidays without adding additional weight.

6-Minute Meditation: Gratitude

Cultivate a moment of appreciation for the simple joys and meaningful connections in your life.

Connections Between Dental, Vision, Hearing and Well-Being

Join to learn how dental, vision and hearing can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being potentially affecting mental, physical and social aspects of life.

8-Minute Meditation: Letting Go

A calming practice to release stress, worries or lingering thoughts, making space for peace and clarity.

15-Minute Insight: Dr. Grant Addresses Annual Flu Vaccines

Dr. James Grant, executive vice president and chief medical officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joins Cindy to discuss the importance of an annual flu shot.

Build Your Self-Care Plan for the Holidays

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in creating a personal self-care plan you can use to get you through the holidays.

10-Minute Meditation: Cozy Body Scan

Gently release tension from head to toe while inviting warmth, comfort and relaxation into your body.

15-Minute Insight: Blood Pressure – Know Your Numbers and Risk Factors

Dr. Jessica Huhn, medical director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joins Cindy to discuss the importance of knowing your blood pressure numbers, what they mean, risk factors for high blood pressure and lifestyle modifications that can be used to manage hypertension.

Maintaining a Healthy Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline daily lifestyle habits that you can incorporate to maintain a healthy GI tract.

15-Minute Meditation: Kirtan Kriya

Kirtan Kriya is a Kundalini meditation that combines the mantra Sa Ta Na Ma with specific fingertip movements (mudras) to promote mental clarity, emotional balance and overall well-being.

Ways to Increase NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain how to identify and increase the percentage of your daily energy expenditure, called NEAT.

9-Minute Meditation: Stepping Out of Chaos

A visualization practice to help you mentally step away from stress and find refuge in a peaceful inner sanctuary. Helps restore your sense of calm and spaciousness.

15-Minute Insight: Pharmacist Shares the Importance of Refilling Your Prescriptions

Jena Yaldo, clinical pharmacist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joins Cindy to discuss the importance of refilling your prescriptions, which can positively affect your overall health and well-being.

Five Mindfulness Breathing Exercises You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime

Join Marissa as she demonstrates five breathing exercises you can practice anytime and anywhere to cultivate mindfulness and calm.

15-Minute Meditation: Creating Healthy Habits One Step at a Time

This meditation guides you to plant the seed of a new healthy habit and nurture it with intention. Perfect for building motivation and taking meaningful steps toward change.

Health Insurance 101: What to Know When You Turn 26

Join Rick Notter, Vice President of Individual Business from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, for an overview of things you need to know when you turn 26 and age out of your parents’ insurance to make confident, informed choices. Learn the difference between PPO and HMO, how to pick a doctor, when to go to urgent care versus the emergency room and common health insurance language. Attend and share the information with someone you know turning 26.

7-Minute Meditation: Box Breathing

A guided breathwork practice that uses equal counts to bring balance and focus. This breathing technique helps regulate the nervous system and promote calm and clarity.

Three Stories: One Smart Choice — Health Savings Account

Join to hear three people share their stories around why they selected a health savings account and how their HSA journeys are going.

8-Minute Meditation: Finding Stillness

A gentle meditation to soothe the body and mind, helping you release tension and find inner stillness. Ideal when you’re feeling overwhelmed or need a quiet moment to rest.

DON'T PANIC! Let's Talk About Panic Attacks

Julia Isaacs, director of Behavioral Health Strategy and Planning, joins Cindy and Marissa to explain what can lead to and perpetuate panic attacks and what you can do to manage them.

11-Minute Meditation: Breath and Body Awareness

During this meditation, blend mindful breathing with a gentle body scan to relax both the body and mind.

Ganbaru

Join Cindy and Marissa as they help you apply Ganbaru, an aspect of Japanese culture, to fully commit and complete a task with persistence, resiliency and hard work.

10-Minute Meditation: Noticing the Colors Within

This calming meditation can help you slow down, observe the colors around and within you, and notice how they make you feel. Through gentle awareness and breathing, you will let the colors guide you into a state of peace, relaxation and ease.

Jump Training

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain jump training, what it is, how to do it and why you might want to incorporate it into your weekly routine.

10-Minute Meditation: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

This guided progressive muscle relaxation meditation helps you release tension and calm your mind by gently tensing and relaxing muscle groups throughout your body. It’s a simple, effective way to reduce stress and invite deep relaxation.

Go Deep and Honor Who You Are

Join Cindy and Marissa as they lead you in identifying what you contribute to your social circle of family and friends, deeply honoring who you are. Bring a pen and paper.

7-Minute Meditation: Breathe and Relax

During this meditation, gently connect with your breath and tune into the sensations throughout your body, inviting a sense of deep relaxation.

The Power of Hope Molecules (During Physical Activity)

Join Cindy and Marissa as they describe how hope molecules released during physical activity can boost your mood and have a positive effect on your brain and stress level.

5-Minute Meditation: Mid-Day Mental Rest

Take a moment to reset your mind and welcome in clarity so you can lead with greater focus, calm and purpose.

Hurkle-Durkle in Bed

Join Cindy and Marissa from their beds as they Hurkle-Durkle, a Scottish term meaning to bring happiness by lounging in bed long after it's time to get up.

10-Minute Meditation: Patterns of Peace in a Zen Garden

Take a moment to gently trace patterns in the sand (or on a tabletop, your palm or fabric) with your fingertips or small object, noticing the sensations and movements as you go. Let your mind quiet as each motion helps you settle into a sense of calm and presence.

Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mind in a Connected World

Join Cindy and Marissa to discuss the importance of a digital detox from technology and social media due to its effects on your mind from excessive usage.

5-Minute Meditation: 5-Finger Breathing

This simple, hands-on breathing technique offers a gentle way to calm the mind, regulate emotions and reconnect with the present moment. By mindfully tracing your fingers and synching your breath, you create a soothing rhythm that promotes relaxation and emotional balance, anytime, anywhere.

Live Haiku Well-Being Workshop

Bring a pen, paper and sense of humor to this Haiku workshop. We’ll all attempt to write a traditional Haiku poem using a 5-7-5 syllable structure, nature and a focus on a specific moment or feeling to enhance our well-being for the day.

20-Minute Meditation: 108 Breaths with Mala Beads

Take 108 breaths using mala beads to gently guide your focus, freeing you from the need to count and allowing you to fully settle into the rhythm of your breath. The number 108 is symbolic in many cultures, often representing unity, wholeness and a sense of completion. Even if you don’t have mala beads, you can follow along with mindful intention to stay present.

Celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship

Marissa will discuss the significant impact friendships have on your overall well-being and provide tips for celebrating friendships no matter where you are in the world.

8-Minute Meditation: Relaxing Breaths of Summer

Take a peaceful pause to relax with the warmth and calm of summer. Breathe deeply, let go of stress and enjoy a moment of stillness during this meditation.

Promote the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship at Work

Join the discussion and receive a friendship and well-being downloadable flyer you can share with your employees on July 30 for International Friendship Day. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Mail a Letter to Your Future Self

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you through a well-being activity called Mail a Letter to Your Future Self. Bring something to write with, a piece of paper or stationary, envelope and a stamp.

8-Minute Meditation: A Fresh Start

Breathe in the quiet beauty of new beginnings with this calming meditation. Perfect for moments when you’re ready to begin again.

Guiding Employees to Mail a Letter to Their Future Self

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain a well-being activity supporting your employees called Mail a Letter to Your Future Self. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

20-Minute Sound Bath in the Woods

Experience relaxation and enter into a meditative state with this 20-minute sound bath in the woods where you will listen to vibrations of various instruments such as a gong, rain stick, drums and singing bowls.

9-Minute Meditation: Loving Kindness

A gentle loving-kindness meditation to nurture compassion for yourself and others. This practice invites peace, connection and kindness with each breath.

20-Minute Sound Bath in the Woods

Experience relaxation and enter into a meditative state with this 20-minute sound bath in the woods where you will listen to vibrations of various instruments such as a gong, rain stick, drums and singing bowls. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Everyday Choices for a Healthy Brain

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline everyday choices you can make for a healthier brain. Some may surprise you.

9-Minute Meditation: Soothing the Body and Mind

This relaxing meditation from Mackinaw Island, Michigan, soothes the body and calms the mind, guiding you through gentle breathwork and body awareness.

Everyday Choices for a Healthy Brain

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline everyday choices you can make for a healthier brain. Some may surprise you. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Silent Walk Benefits Followed by Your Own 15-Minute Silent Walk

Join Cindy and Marissa for a 15-minute discussion on the benefits of a silent walk including physical activity, meditation and nature to improve your overall well-being. Then you walk.

7-Minute Meditation: A Moment to Rest

This meditation overlooking the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Cove in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, invites you to slow down, soften your breath and open your heart. Let the serenity of the cove support your inner stillness as kindness ripples outward with every breath.

Urge Employees to Take a Silent Walk

Join Cindy and Marissa for a 15-minute discussion on why you should promote a silent walk to your employees then experience it for yourself. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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